Holika Festival 2026 has revealed its first wave of headliners under a new theme called The Eternal Flame. The eighth edition of the Calahorra festival runs from July 1 to 5, 2026. Notably, the opening lineup stacks global headliners Afrojack, Alok, Armin van Buuren, Don Diablo, Hardwell, Korolova, Marshmello, Mathame and Timmy Trumpet across the week.
The Spanish festival has grown fast since its 2017 debut. Back then, it pulled 9,000 attendees to Calahorra. In 2025, it crossed 100,000 spectators for the first time. Furthermore, the 2026 bill brings eleven DJ Mag Top 100 entrants to La Rioja. That includes Alok at number three, Armin van Buuren at number five and Timmy Trumpet at number six.
Beyond the main names, Holika 2026 also hosts Yves V, Caro Van Ee and Giuseppe Ottaviani. The organisers confirmed further names will drop in the coming weeks. Meanwhile, the full bill will continue to swell ahead of July.
The Eternal Flame theme carries forward last year’s Rise of the Empire stagecraft. However, the ceremonial fire now takes centre stage. Crucially, the Roman narrative rooted in Calahorra’s history still anchors the stage design. Expect towering set pieces, immersive visuals and mythical references across the site.
Holika’s reach also powers a serious economic engine. During the festival, the local population swells by around 70 percent. In short, Holika 2026 aims to top its own record year and push the Spanish festival calendar harder than ever. More info and tickets at the official Holika Festival site.
